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Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), May 21, 1986, p. 19

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War prevented UCC move Land used for outdoor school OUTDO K EDUCATIONIT you know how to look and took for you con nee plenty of life In the smallest streams Mike Hume and George are two tirade students from Upper Canada College spending lime at Ihe Outdoor Education School in Norval Upper Canada College has Herald photo By SANDY CAMPBELL Herald If it wasnt or World War I Upper Canada College may have moved their Toronto- private school to Thai and a lack or funds stopped the move School Director Don Kawasoe said Instead what the boys school has on its acres is the Norval Outdoor School which has its entrance on Winston Churchill Boulevard The chief purpose of the school is to promote conservation and to help students feel comfortable and confident in the outdoors Mr said Some students of the downtown Toronto school dont get the country very often and this gives them that opportunity The property is used mostly by prep school Grades to and students spend as long a week at a time on the land There are three main buildings on the property One is a house for Properly Supervisor Jack Dray he has been there 10 years The oilier buildings arc the Stephen House built in 1965 and House built in 1939 The houses ore where the boys stay cat learn and more When the land was bought in 1913 most of it was farmland Since then has been reforested to create a buffer between the school and the encroaching outside world It was Ihe Noble farm before 1913 Over 15 years ago a teacher at Upper Canada College starting bringing out Grade boys spend a week in Norvnl They planted trees performed stream studies and camped out The program has blossomed since then and now it is an important part of an Upper Canada College students education What is taught at the Campus relates lo what is taught in the classroom Mr Kawasoe said pretty good stories about this place Mr Kawasoe said Upper Canada College is in the middle of making long range plans for the school Those plans arc complicated by development around theproperty The school is quite Independent but keeps in touch with planning departments in Hallon Hills ana Peel Right now they are concerned about a proposed landfill site in Peel is close to the school It could mean increased traffic and damage to the ground water Mr said The school has had some problems with hunting and littering on its land They do not mind people using the land provided visitors have permission We are pretty happy with what we have We will continue outdoor education us long we can Mr Kawasoe said Town- Country tfi- SAME DAY SERVICE MONDAY TO FRIDAY IN BY 10 OUT BY QUALITY HALTON HILLS SHOPPING CENTRE St SECTION MOTION Wednesday May Paget Explore the outdoors The Credit Valley Conservation Authoritys Conservation Areas are now open for the summer season These areas include the Reservoir Conserva tion Area and Monora Conserva tion Area which are located at the northerly tip of the Credit River South or these areas Is the Terra Conservation Area and the Bel fountain Conservation Area and In Mlssissauga the Meadow vale Conservation Area You and your family can enjoy a variety of recreational ex periences from hiking and fishing to camping and picnicking Entrance tecs are in effect for Terra Conservation Area Belfountain Conservation Area Orange lie Reservoir Conserva tion Area and Conserva tion Area For more information call 451 1615 TttrOIDtlllDCIIOLSC 853340 summer Travel to Europe this summer if you want to avoid long lineups Southern Europe is the best pick far The reason for this change In Europes popularity Is the threat of terrorism and Expo said Suzanne Lake manager of Gollgers Travel at the Halton Hills Shopping Centre People are also concerned about the exchange rate said Rick Bon- owner of Acton Travel Ltd at Mill St Last year the British pound was worth Canadian This year it is worth 12 Canadian he said Rick England and Northern Europe have remained popular destinations but Southern Europe is suffering a lack of North American tourists particularly tourists with American dollars Mr said Mr Bonnette just returned from a trip to Southern Europe and Turkey He saw few American lours Cana dians wanted everyone to know where they were from he said One elderly Canadian man in Greece had a two foot Canadian flag blowing from the shoulder strap of his luggage Mr said Twelve Americans ravelling aboard a fourday cruise off Greece were applauded by the predominant ly European passengers There were Americans and Canadians on the ship Generally 30 to per cent of passengers are from the United States Mr Bonnette said Goligers Travel has had no book ings to Italy or Greece so for Since the raid on Libya Acton Travel has had no booking to southern Europe Those who booked long ago arc not cancelling said Ms Lake and Mr But there are not many of ihem Both travel agents agree the reac tion to the terrorist threat is exag gerated Its not as bad as the media makes It out to be Ms Lake flOOOOKm Mr first hand look at make him feet totally Security is very strong At Athens I was checked twice he said The lack of European travel has not hurt business at Travel or Acton Travel People are Just go elsewhere That switch is good news for Canada Expo 86 with an expected attendance of million is this years Should one not choose to go to Ex po this could be he best year to travel to Europe Fewer people will be there which means access to tourist sites and hotels will be easier There are also many great specials available to European traveller Air fares are lower Mr Bonnette said Discover world of Jin Lizzies Discover the era of goggles and dusters Packards and Model Ts at the Ontario Agricultural Museums Tin Limes and Rum ble Seals Sunday May Anti que cars dating from to 1966 will be featured as part of the na tional judging meet or the Historical Automobile Society of Canada The days events begin at 10 a with he judging of over classes of antique vehicles Other activities include a special display of 1957 vehicles At 1 p and dont miss the action of the T Assembly Team as they reassemble a Model in less than minutes Throughout he Museums 32 hectare site demonstrations such as spinning weaving wheelwnghtlng farming activities and a steam operated shingle milt will highlight your visit true District oniminsloner Sandy fader following the presentation Booth congratulates John Stephens a wood badge beads Cub Irader and and parchment for the Iraln- Paisley First Cub at Blue Springs Scout The presentation took place at the Optimists Hull during the April Scouters Club Herald photo by man Be a good time Blues Brother Are you a Blues fan looking for a group of people to share your type of music with Even if the answer is no the Rockwood Hotel is the place where jour musical tastes may turn turvey All you have to do Is spend a new minutes talking to the promoter of Bobs Joe Pinto Joe is a committed and loyal follower of the Blues And hes anxious to share with you the history the excitement and the glamor of some of the lop names in the business Bobs Is a lounge downstairs in the Hotel featuring live bands who play a variety of music A lot of the sounds are naturally and Blues but theres also a healthy mixture of Rock n Roll at Bobs Were trying to get away from the heavy metal and head banging stuff says promoter Joe Pinto known in the music business as Lit tic Joe The capacity lounge is suitable for dancing and Little Joe wants to encourage people to get up on the floor and have a time Were trying to change the at Little Joe Is a professional harp player and singer and the manager of Bobs Gcodtime is Bob Dean keyboard player who has played with a variety Blues bands in Toronto Their knowledge of music first hand helps them In selecting the top- notch talent now being lured the lounge The May 1 opening of Bobs Good- time was a sellout featuring Hock Walsh a former member of the Blues Band The musi cian liked It so much at the Hotel that he decided to book In for the following two nights said Little Joe The James Anthony Band was at Bobs May and next weekend it will be the band Southpaw In the good old Florida tradition of the Allman Brothers and Skynrd The following week Piece of My Heart will do a tribute to the late Joptln Special guest will be Eugene Smith playing his Miami Vice hit called Rock by Day Roll by Night Other bands which have already been at the lounge or that will be coming arc Lucky Dog Blues Band and Zero Defect An outstanding blind guitarist called Jeff will be coming to Bobs Goodtime during the summer Hes performed at such places Torontos Alberts Hall The Pine Tree an upscale club in Chicago called The Diamond plus in Brampton Bobs hopes to expand shortly lo improve Iheir lighting and stage capacity Thus far their budget has been doubled In their commitment to bring better music to the lounge Also available at Bobs Goodtime are snacks for the hungry ones Listed on the menu arc burgers fries and Chicago style chicken The menu itself Is an Item you might consider taking home Its a collage of Blues pictures famous lyrics and sayings from some of the top musicians in the business Now if all that doesnt turn you on to Blues phone Little Joe and he will convince you I INTHEHILES GLT open house The Georgetown Little Theatre Invites you to an open house May 31 at their Slewarttown Road home Their archives costumes props and theatrical techniques will be on display for the theatre curious The open house Is between and pm supper The Georgetown Widows Contact Group is having a pot luck supper at Knox Presbyterian Church May 27 The meal begins at p m and all widows are welcome For more Information call May Saving history Are you Interested in historical properties in Hills Would you like to help ensure their preservation A local steer committee is being formed to wori Plant sale The Georgetown and District Horticultural Society is holding its annual plant sale May at 10 a m at Knox Presbyterian Church in Georgetown Everyones welcome to come and check out Ihe greens Fair times The Nassagaweya Fair is being held on Sat June 1966 at the Brookville Public School from anxtoSpm A day of fun food and fitness is planned tor all ages There will be displays of aerobics crafts and dan cing sports tournaments com munity information booths prizes and draws The theme of this annual fair Is 86 Mark the date on your calendar and plan to attend Cracks to seal Cracks in Trafalgar Road Highway down to Derry Rood wtl be sealed this summer through regional tender to cost 1Mb The tender by Tykes Preservers of Stevensvllle Ontarh was accepted for the asphalt surfact road Sealing of cracks prevent moisture and deicing chemical from penetrating through asphalt surface and fights again deterioration of the road base ant asphalt pavement According Haltons public works director thii Is a cheap way of giving the surface a longer life CARS TRUCKS CARS STK STK9639 19B4MARaUISWAG0NimiiiiPWBit 19B4 PHOENIX drBcrLiitiPsrPB STK9623 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